Suspension hook



May 14, 1929. A. DE STOOP 1,712,875

SUSPENSION HOOK Filed Spt. 26, 1927 Atta may Patented May 14, 1929.

PATENT OFFICE.

AIMEE DE STOOP, OF ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON.

SUSPENSION HOOK,

Application filed September 26, 1927.

The present invention relates to an article of manufacture, particularly designed for use y campers, tourists, soldiers and the like, nd, it more particular reference to an rtiele suspension device which is eharacteu ized by a novel arrangement of details adaptinn; it for numerous purposes.

ltiore specifically, I propose a product of this class possessing exclusive and distingruishinp; features which cooperate in a mar nor to provide a handy contrivance for con venient use by campers and the like, in sus pending); articles of clothing, cooking utensils, and so on, from make-shift supports such as fence posts, trees and the like.

The particular structural elements which no to make up this unique article will become more readily apparent from the following; description and drawings.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a side view in section and elevation, showing the improved device.

Fig. 2 is a front view of the same.

Fig. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary section taken approximately upon the line 3 3 of Fig. 2.

Referring now to the drawings by numerals, it will be seen that the reference character ldesignates generally, the hook which includes a suspension hill 5 and a shanlr 6. The shank 6 is equipped with, pair of spaced parallel arms "7 of a width slightly less than the diameter of the shank (i. This provides a shoulder at the point 8, for a purpose to be hereinafter described.

Pivotally mounted between the free end portions of the arms 7 is an anchoring memher which comprises a pin 9 having a pointed end 10. This pin is pivotally connected as at 11 between its ends to the arms. At the outer end the pin is equipped with a ring 12 and as shown in 2 and 3, the ring formed with an inwardly extending; lip 18. The pointed end 10 of the pin is adapted to swing between the arms 12 allowing the arms to operate as a guard for a sheatl'i.

Incidentally, a collar 14 is slidably mounted on these arms and normally occupies the full line position shown in Fig. 1, to cover Serial No. 222,055.

the point 10. This collar however, which has a friction fit, is capable of movement downwardly to the dotted line position also shown in Fig. 1, in which position the point 10 may clear it, to permit the pin to be swung around to the dotted line position shown in Fig. 1.

As before intimated, the device is especially constructed for use by persons on camping trips, and that it may be conveniently carried in a tool box, or packed. It is advantageous in that the pointed pin 9 can be swung around to the angiiilar position shown in Fig. 1, after moving the collar 14E downwardly, to the dotted line position, whereupon the point can be forced into the trunk of a tree, a fence pole, or other wooden support.

This then disposes the suspension hool: l in a position to adapt it for hanging articles of clothing, or to operate as a hat rack. The ring 10 operates a iii'iger ring, and can also be used as a hanger. .ln additioi'l the presence of the lip 13 permits the ring to have the additional function of a bottle opener. These and other advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the foregoing description and drawings, and in View of this, a more lengthy description is believed to be unnecessary.

Minor changes in shape, size, and rearri'uigement of details coming); within the scope of the adjoiued claim may he resorted to if desired.

lilavinp, thus described my invention, What I claim as new is As a new product of manufacture, a campers implement of the class described coi'uprising a suspension hook including a shank, a pair of spaced parallel arms carried by said shank, said arms being of a width less than the diameter of the shank to provide a shoulder at the juncture of the arms and the shank, an anchoring pin pivotally moimted between said arms, and a collar slidably mounted on said arms and cooperable with the pin to operate as a retainer, and with the shoulder to limit the sliding; moven'ient in one direction.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

AIMEE nns'roor. 

